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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.07, 1,683.82 and 537.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.07, 1,683.82 and 537.37 is: 805.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.07 : 1,683.82 = 537.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.07/1,683.82 = 537.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.07x = 1,683.82 × 537.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.07x = 904,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,830.82/1,123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.68

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